Grill Attendant

City of Garland; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland is seeking a restaurant team player to handle short order cooking, guest service, and POS transactions. Incumbent will assist with beverage service and maintain cleanliness in dining and bar areas on a rotating schedule.

The role requires flexibility to work opening, mid, and closing shifts and to adapt to changing locations at Golf courses as needed. Requires a TABC certificate and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• TABC Server Certificate required.
• No experience required.
• 1–3 years in Food & Beverage preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly in a warm, friendly manner.
• Review orders for accuracy and ensure timely prep and delivery.
• Mix and serve alcohol as needed.
• Perform short order cooking as directed.
• Record orders in POS and reconcile cash/credit at shift end.
• Bus dirty dishes and sanitize tables after meals.
• Restock condiments and ensure cleanliness before closing.
• Work all shifts including opening and closing as required.
• Assist with food/beverage inventory and ordering.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Food handling

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TABC Server Certificate

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Summary

Responsible for short order cooking, such as hamburgers, hot dogs and cold sandwiches. The incumbent must be able to run POS system, as well as keep grill area and front of house clean. Incumbent may run the beverage cart on the Golf courses as needed.

Work Schedule: Must be able to work a variety of shifts to include opening, middle, and closing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests promptly in a warm and friendly manner.
• Review order dockets ensuring accurate and timely preparations for order requirements. Ensure all food delivered to guests is prepared satisfactorily and delivered promptly.
• Mix and serve alcohol, as needed.
• Perform short order cooking.
• Record transactions and orders in Point of Sales (POS) systems at the time of order. Perform shift closing on the POS terminal and reconcile cash and credit card settlements.
• Bus dirty dishes and glasses, and sanitizing tables after customers finish meals.
• Ensure all restaurant areas are clean before closing, clean kitchen, wash dishes, vacuum floor, empty all trash and make sure all tables are clean, and all condiments have been restocked.
• Ensure that all tables are immediately cleaned and sanitized, the bar and snack areas are fully stocked at all times and all condiments are full and readily available for guests.
• Available to work all shifts including opening and closing restaurant, as required.
• Conduct daily alcohol and weekly food inventories with Restaurant Manager. Assist with ordering/re-ordering of food, beverages and supplies.
• Evaluate beverage carts to ensure inventories are accurate.
• Perform all job duties at both Firewheel restaurants. Required to periodically change work locations with minimal notice, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• No experience required
• Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Server Certificate required

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• 1-3 years' experience in Food and Beverage or a similar role
• 1 year experience as a line cook

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of bar and liquor related laws, services and policies
• Basic knowledge of golf tournament and league operations to include a variety of format
• Basic knowledge of materials, care and use of restaurant tools and equipment used in food preparation, cooking and serving, and food and equipment safety
• Basic knowledge of restaurant inventory systems including alcohol
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, proportion, production and presentation
• Skill in communicating effectively with customers, vendors and employees by oral and written means
• Ability to address and resolve concerns/issues raised by golf patrons and restaurant customers in a timely manner
• Ability to operate a variety of restaurant and food preparation equipment including but not limited to flat grill, char broiler, stove, oven, deep fryer, dishwasher, fountain dispenser, steam table and refrigeration equipment
• Ability to set up, decorate, tear down or adapt restaurant area to accommodate groups or tournaments when necessary

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license
• Food Handler Permit required or the ability to obtain within two weeks of employment

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a restaurant environment with occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards including exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. Occasional work and other physical labor such as standing, walking, bending/stooping, kneeling and squatting. Must be able to lift/carry/move, at times, 25-50 pounds.